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Books in Pop Culture Legends series

  • Stephen King

    Amy Keyishian, Marjorie Keyishian

    Library Binding (Chelsea House Pub, Aug. 1, 1995)
    A profile of Stephen King summarizes his contributions as a writer of horror fiction while examining the many autobiographical aspects of such works as "Carrie," "Pet Sematary," and "The Stand"
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  • Grateful Dead

    Sean Piccoli

    Library Binding (Chelsea House Pub, March 1, 1997)
    Portrays the popular touring band the Grateful Dead, led by Jerry Garcia, who achieved a devoted following of Deadheads and gained fame for their lengthy, improvisational songs
  • Stephen King

    Amy Keyishian, Marj Kayishian

    Paperback (Chelsea House Pub, July 1, 1995)
    A profile of Stephen King summarizes his contributions as a writer of horror fiction while examining the many autobiographical aspects of such works as "Carrie," "Pet Sematary," and "The Stand"
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  • Walt Disney

    Jim Fanning

    Hardcover (Chelsea House Pub, July 1, 1994)
    Traces the life and career of Walt Disney, describes how he created his own film studio at age twenty-three, and discusses the innovations he developed for animation
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  • David Letterman

    Frances Lefkowitz

    Paperback (Chelsea House Pub, April 1, 1996)
    A biography of the late-night television talk show host, comedian, and comedy writer who first appeared nationally in 1978 on the "Tonight Show"
  • Marilyn Monroe

    Frances Lefkowitz

    Library Binding (Chelsea House Pub, May 1, 1995)
    Profiles the life of the Hollywood superstar, focusing on her rise to stardom, her desire to be a "respectable" actress, and the myths surrounding her tragic death at the age of 36
  • Elvis Presley

    Tony Gentry

    Library Binding (Chelsea House Pub, Feb. 1, 1994)
    Traces the life and career of Elvis Presley, describes the initial reaction to his revolutionary new style, and looks at his movie career
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  • Steven Spielberg: A Biography

    Elizabeth Ferber

    Paperback (Chelsea House Pub, Aug. 1, 1996)
    Traces the life of the successful motion picture director, describes the movies that influenced him growing up, and discusses his major films
  • Marilyn Monroe

    edel Classics GmbH

    Paperback (Chelsea House, April 1, 1995)
    She is one of the great Hollywood stars who lived the American dream. This unique earBOOK allows us to get close to the life and loves of Marilyn in chronological order and with unique photos. From the young model to the great diva of the silver screen: wonderful photographs from her private collection are supplemented with film posters and photos taken at various film sets. Music CDs: Marilyn's songs on 2 CDs as well as music from her films complete this homage to Marilyn Monroe.
  • Bruce Springsteen

    Ron Frankl

    Paperback (Chelsea House Pub, May 1, 1995)
    Describes the life of the popular rock musician, singer, and songwriter Bruce Springsteen.
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  • John Wayne

    Don Nardo

    Hardcover (Chelsea House Pub, Feb. 1, 1995)
    Describes how prop man Marion "Duke" Morrison became Western actor and eventual superstar John Wayne, and discusses his major films and battle against cancer
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  • David Letterman

    Frances Lefkowitz, Leeza Gibbons

    Library Binding (Chelsea House Publishers, June 1, 1996)
    A biography of the late-night television talk show host, comedian, and comedy writer who first appeared nationally in 1978 on the "Tonight Show"
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